2006 Ranked 3rd in Inc. Magazine’s Best Cities for Doing Business
Northwest Arkansas doesn’t get much ink, but jobs are up 14 percent since 2001, with growth in services, education, and transportation. Two key drivers: Wal-Mart’s headquarters in nearby Bentonville and the University of Arkansas.Overall Rank 19 | 1-Year Job Growth 3.3% | 5-Year Job Growth 19.9% | Index Score 88.4

2006 Ranked in the Top 100 Best Places to Live by CNN
Median family income (per year) $48,396
Family purchasing power (annual, cost-of-living adjusted) $54,871
Sales tax 9.00%
State income tax rate (highest bracket) 7.00%
State income tax rate (lowest bracket) 1.00%
Auto insurance premiums (Average for the state) $2,201
Job growth % (2000-2005) 17.32%This year, Population is over 2007 list eligibility

2006 America In Bloom ChampionFayetteville was awarded America in Bloom Champion for the population category 50,000 – 100,000